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RENDEZVOUS
TENNIS VOL.35
No.3
Previous newsletters: NEWSLETTER ARTICLES The
Rendezvous Newsletter exists to keep all members of the Rendezvous
Tennis Club informed of the happenings within the club, especially
those members who, for one reason or another, are unable to attend
all of the meetings and events. The Editor relies on the contributions
of members to provide this information. Articles which members may
think are of general interest and relevance to the Rendezvous Tennis
Club are also very welcome. Please post or e mail your articles
for the next edition to reach me by. 31st October 2006 newsletter@ Tennis Quotes "The
roughest thing I ever said to an umpire was "Are you sure"
"I
feel old when I see mousse in my opponent's hair" "I
played a great first point" |
Dear Member, Hello everyone and welcome to the third Newsletter of 2006. I hope you are all well and have had a relaxing, enjoyable Summer and if you did get a bit of the recent sunshine that you have been using plenty of factor 20 sun lotion when topping up the tan. Thank
you to those of you who have contributed to the Newsletter , it
is very much appreciated. If you have not yet contributed I am very
keen to hear from you. This is your Newsletter and so if you have
any articles or photographs that you feel may be of interest to
club members then send them to me. Many
thanks
CAPTAINS'
DAY - Saturday 17 June 2006 Before play began a group photograph was taken of all the competitors who were eagerly awaiting for play to commence.
Play soon began and throughout the afternoon we were provided with many close, entertaining and exciting games. Mid afternoon we had our usual scones and jam with tea or coffee, very enjoyable and big thank you to Maureen Lindsay who provided the afternoon refreshments. The weather was kind to us and so three rounds were successfully completed. Four ladies and four men had now reached the semi-finals and playing the first to win six games we soon had our finalists. The final proved to be a competitive, sporting and enjoyable match with some fine rallies. The prizes were to all the finalists, with the Runner Up prizes going Susan McFarland and Ian Burch and the Captains' Day winners trophies to Sharon McMillan and Paul McCrum.
Congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who participated in this very enjoyable day. After the tournament was over, everyone retired to the Knockbreda Parish minor hall for a bite to eat. An excellent buffet was provided by members of the club supplying plenty of savory and sweet delights. Thank
you to everyone who contributed to a great day.
The sunny calm day meant we were in no hurry to continue up to the Devil's Coach Road. The wind spring at this altitude must have been would tight as were in danger of becoming human kites, though somehow we just managed to keep anchored to mother earth and got back safely to ….. YES …. Meelmore Lodge café a little bit of our heaven on earth. On our morning jaunt we spied a bunting bird and in the afternoon two finches were spotted --- This information contracts to the extract below (with editors permission) from our Rambling mate Rita Holyoake of Hythe near Southampton report of her local club walks. (Extracts
taken from the Natural History Society Newsletter February 2006)
During 2005 we have enjoyed field trips along our local coastline and visited several interesting new locations such as Cheesefoot Head where we had splendid views of hares and Bentley Wood where some of us had our first sightings of purple emperor, white admiral and white letter hairstreak butterflies. Shown below are Sheila, Rita, Jill and Brenda exploring Fletchwood Meadows CHEESEFOOT
HEAD (SU 53 27) 20 MARCH 2005 Birds:
Blackbird, Buzzard, Great tit, Greenfinch, Kestrel, Long tailed
tit, Meadow pipit, Mistle thrush, Pheasant, Robin, Skylark, Song
thrush, Wren, Yellowhammer.
Mammals: Brown hare, Roe deer. Insects: Bumble bee (Bombus terrestris). Leaves
only: Primrose (Primula vulgarly), Wild Arum or Lords-and-Ladies
(Arum Rita hijacked / adopted the RTC ramblers during our visit to Lllanfairfechan in Wales and has remained in regular contact ever since. John
Bingham Rendezvous
remembers Leslie Steenson To his
immediate family and all the family circle , we express our deepest
sympathy. Leslie had a long association with the Rendezvous tennis club being a member for close on 40 years. He was a very accomplished tennis player winning the Gents Open title within the club on numerous occasions plus many other local tournaments. Throughout the years he continued to enjoy his tennis and remained a regular playing member. Leslie
relished a good competitive tennis match but always played the game
with great sportsmanship, a gentleman both on and off the tennis
court. We also express our deepest sympathy to the following club members : Rosemary Kerr whose mother died 27 July 2006 Margaret McDonald whose father died 3rd July 2006 Martyn McCallen on the death of his sister Margaret Our
thoughts and prayers are with them and all their family circle
TENNIS
CLOSING DAY TOURNAMENT and DINNER Registration from 1.30 pm with play starting at 2.00 p.m. We hope to see as many of you as possible at the Closing event to round off a great Tennis season
As we
are having outside caterers to provide the meal it is essential
to return the Booking Slip and payment to Eleanor Godfrey by 22nd
September 2006. Please specify your choice of starter, meal course
and sweet when returning your booking form. Tea/ / coffee with homemade
shortbread will also be served. ALL RENDEZVOUS CLUB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME SO WHY NOT COME ALONG FOR A LOVELY MEAL AND A GREAT EVENING. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE TENNIS CLOSING DAY DINNER 6.30 pm
Following the meal we are off to the movies. The Tudor Cinema is a privately owned cinema owned by Noel Spence and holds between 40 & 60 people. I cannot tell you at this time what the film will be but why not come along and have a great evening out. The cost will be £12.50 which will cover both the meal and cinema, so if you are interested and will be attending, please complete and return the Booking Slip and payment to Eleanor Godfrey by 1st November 2006. We will
be meeting 5.15pm for 5.30pm buffet at COMBER 1st PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Michael
and Elizabeth Annual Appeal Each
year we try and support them with a donation from the Rendezvous
Tennis club and if you would like to make a donation then please
complete the reply slip at the end of the Newsletter and return
it with your to donation to Mrs Eleanor Godfrey, 76 Carnbrae Ave
, Belfast, BT8 4NH by 31st October 2006.
Fellowship Meetings Saturday
16th Sept 06 "Africa Inland Mission" Saturday
21th Oct 06 "Prison Fellowship" Saturday
18th Nov 06 "The Gideons" Saturday
09th Dec 06 "Christmas Miscellany" ALL WILL BE WELCOME TO ATTEND - All fellowship meetings commence 7.45 pm David Beesley
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 30
September 2006 - Closing Day
RAMBLE DATES - LIST OF WALKS OCTOBER 2006 to JANUARY 2007 07
October 2006 Glenariff Ridge 04
November 2006 Lough Shannagh & Doan 02
December 2006 Bangor Costal Path - meet Marina Carpark 06
January 2007 Lady Dixon to Lisburn (Lagan Tow Path) NOTE: For Rambles in the Mournes Area please meet in Lidl Car Park Ballynahinch at 9.30 am |
